The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) provides financial support for international students who plan to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in Japan.
The scholarship is available to overseas candidates who will enroll at APU and meet the requirements of both APU and the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants can receive:
– Â¥140,000 per month for master’s or doctoral study
– Support for up to two years
– Travel support of up to Â¥250,000 toward eligible travel expenses to Japan
– Opportunity to study at APU in Japan
– Academic and international networking opportunities
The scholarship is primarily a living-support award; applicants should separately check APU tuition and other study costs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants generally must:
– Be an international student residing outside Japan.
– Not hold Japanese nationality.
– Plan to obtain a Japanese student visa.
– Have limited previous residence in Japan.
– Meet the required Japanese-language proficiency. The Rotary Foundation’s current overseas-candidate page states JLPT N3 or above, while APU’s page currently lists JLPT N4 or above, so applicants should follow the requirement applicable to their scholarship application.
– Be applying for an eligible master’s or doctoral programme.
– Meet the scholarship’s age requirement.
Eligible Study Levels
The scholarship is available for:
– Master’s programmes
– Doctoral programmes
Applicants must also apply separately for admission to APU.
Application Process
Applicants should:
1. Apply for the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship.
2. Apply separately for admission to APU.
3. Indicate their intention to be considered for the scholarship in the APU application system.
4. Complete the required scholarship documents, including a research plan and essay.
5. Submit the required recommendation and admission documents.
6. Complete the selection process.
The scholarship organization requires overseas candidates to identify and apply to their intended Japanese university or graduate school.
2027 Application Deadline
For 2027 enrollment, the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation lists the overseas-candidate application period as:
October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026, 13:00 JST.
APU also lists separate application deadlines depending on the intended April or September 2027 enrollment, so applicants should check both application schedules carefully.
Required Documents
Applicants may need:
– Academic transcripts
– University application documents
– Research plan
– Essay explaining why they chose Japan and their future plans
– Recommendation letter
– Other documents specified in the scholarship guidelines
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 at APU offers master’s and doctoral students substantial financial support while studying in Japan. Interested applicants should prepare their academic and scholarship documents early and ensure they meet both APU admission requirements and Rotary Yoneyama eligibility conditions.